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Medieval Jewish-Christian Relations
Daily relations between Christians and Jews in the Middle Ages.
The Origins of American Jewish Feminism
Contemporary Jewish feminism has made its impact on all of the major denominations of Jewish life.
Working With Converts
Excerpts from the Reform Movement's Guidelines for Working with Prospective Converts
Understanding One’s Motivation to Convert to Judaism
Conversion requires such a big life change that the motivations must be genuine and psychologically well grounded.
How to Deal With Negative Attitudes About Converts
Despite a Jewish tradition of welcoming converts, Jews-by-choice may experience inappropriate attitudes that they should both understand and, if necessary, confront.
The Free Will Problem: Medieval Approaches
In the Middle Ages, Jewish thinkers struggled to reconcile God's knowledge of the future with human choice.
Welcoming the Convert into the Family of Israel
Israel's responsibilities toward converts begin with equal protection, but ultimately require the full integration of the convert into the family of Israel.
The Covenant of Circumcision
Male converts to Judaism are traditionally required to undergo circumcision or, if already circumcised, a ritual removal of a single drop of blood.
Modern Jewish Philosophy
Jewish thought in modern times has been shaped by radically new political realities.